Sculpture (Installation)

Friends of Lipe Art Park (FLAP) is looking for proposals for a temporary sculpture or installation to be installed in Lipe Art Park. This structure will be installed for a one-year period.

The Theme is "Home"

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 24th at 11:59pm

Project Description: 

FLAP invites artists to submit proposals for this year's theme is “Home.” Artists are asked to submit a written proposal and sketch. A stipend of $2500 will be awarded to the accepted design.

Proposal Terms & Requirements:

• Submit a written proposal and design to this form by the deadline.

• Proposals should reflect this year's theme.

• Proposals should include a mockup of the design with intended location in the park.

• The selected design must be reviewed and approved by the Syracuse Public Art  Commission before painting can commence. 

• All artists must sign a project agreement form if design is approved.

About Lipe Art Park: 

Lipe Art Park is an intriguing blend of public art projects, outdoor venue, and  recreational space, sprawling across approximately 2 acres in the city’s Near West Side Arts District. Established on June 1, 2007, the park’s goal was to transform an urban  vacant lot into a vibrant space for community engagement and creative expression. Over the years, it has hosted seasonal exhibitions and temporary installations. In 2025, Lipe was acquired by the Syracuse Parks Department making this the only official art park in Syracuse.

About FLAP

Friends of Lipe Park (FLAP) is a volunteer organization whos’ mission is to promote increased community engagement and usage of the Lipe Art Park by advocating for art events and art projects within the park. For the annual call for new temporary artwork in Lipe, FLAP works with the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, the Syracuse Parks Department, and Syracuse Public Art Commission to make this happen. Funding is supported through CNY Arts, Tomorrow's Neighbors Today, and the Delavan and Gear Factory’s Open Studio fundraising efforts.